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[Servicemen applauding pilot of Curtiss HS-2L seaplane]
Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen applauding the pilot of a Curtiss HS-2L seaplane, circa 1917-1918.Inscription: "The landing."Part of a photograph album related to C. E. Roy's service with the U.S. Navy at Key West Naval Air Station, Florida, circa 1917-1918.
[Stinson L-5 Sentinel in flight]
Photograph of a Stinson L-5 Sentinel aircraft (tail number 517977) in flight above a forest, circa 1940s. The plane bears United States Army Air Forces markings and has been equipped with floats. The pilot is visible in the cockpit.
[Servicemen recovering Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk aircraft from the water]
Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen recovering a Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk aircraft from the water and loading it onto the ship's catapult, circa July 1947. The pilot, likely Remi Charles O'Connor Collection, is visible in the cockpit.Inscription on verso: "Just about to secure flight operations here - They have hauled me out of the water and are in the process of setting me back on the catapult. Note -…
[Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk aircraft being launched via catapult from  deck of ship]
Photograph of a Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk aircraft, piloted by Remi Charles O'Connor, being launched via catapult from the deck of a ship, July 25, 1947. Inscription on verso: "This picture is of me just leaving the catapult - airspeed 72 kts in 60 feet. If you look carefully you will notice most of the fellows are covering their ears with their fingers - That's to quiet somewhat the sound of powder…
[Servicemen with Curtiss R3C Racer seaplane]
Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen with a Curtiss R3C Racer seaplane, circa 1923-1924.